B+

Very Good

Score: 76/100

Purdue University-Main Campus

4-Year Public

📍 West Lafayette, Indiana 47907

🌐 https://www.purdue.edu/

Outcomes

89/100

Affordability

C+

59/100

Resources

70/100

Experience

83/100

Prestige

B+

76/100

Quick Stats

52,905

Total Enrollment

83%

Graduation Rate

92%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

50%

Acceptance Rate

$12,421

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Purdue University-Main Campus ▼

5% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 2,592 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

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🏆 Where Purdue University-Main Campus Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Information Technology

of 100 schools

#10

Industrial Engineering

of 75 schools

#14

Experimental Psychology

of 25 schools

#14

Education, General

of 100 schools

#18

Business Administration and Management, General

of 100 schools

#18

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General

of 69 schools

#22

Computer Engineering, General

of 100 schools

#22

Civil Engineering, General

of 100 schools

#25

Mechanical Engineering

of 100 schools

#28

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$9,718	$28,520
Room	$6,480
Board	$5,398
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$24,882	$43,684

Financial Aid

60%

Receive Any Aid

13%

Receive Pell Grants

28%

Take Out Loans

$12,421

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$4,927
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,925
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,948
$75,001 - $110,000	$18,919
$110,001+	$21,130

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Mechanical Engineering 819 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 803 grads/yr Computer Science 691 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 577 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 543 grads/yr Experimental Psychology 401 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 370 grads/yr Industrial Engineering 366 grads/yr Information Technology 316 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 314 grads/yr Education, General 252 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 249 grads/yr Finance, General 244 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 241 grads/yr Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 227 grads/yr Mathematical Statistics and Probability 221 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 217 grads/yr Chemical Engineering 204 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 193 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 192 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus's top programs commonly pursue.

Architectural and engineering managers

$168k/yr 212,500 jobs

Aerospace engineers

$135k/yr 71,600 jobs

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 50,300 jobs

Mechanical engineers

$102k/yr 293,100 jobs

Cost estimators

$77k/yr 221,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

52,905

Total Students

42%

Women

96%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%

Hispanic 7%

Black 3%

Asian 12%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 18%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 91%

Off-Campus (Renters) 5%

With Family 4%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,592 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 64%

Hybrid (Some Online) 27%

Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%

25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?

Purdue University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 50%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Purdue University-Main Campus?

Tuition at Purdue University-Main Campus is $9,718 for in-state students and $28,520 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,421.

What is the graduation rate at Purdue University-Main Campus?

The graduation rate at Purdue University-Main Campus is 83%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Purdue University-Main Campus a good school?

Purdue University-Main Campus has a Repit College Score of 76/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Purdue University-Main Campus?

Purdue University-Main Campus has a total enrollment of 52,905 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Purdue University-Main Campus?

Yes! Approximately 5% of students at Purdue University-Main Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,592 students who need rental housing near campus.

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